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Delta DVP-50MC EtherCAT Multi-Axis Motion Controller

Description

Delta DVP-50MC EtherCAT multi-axis motion controller

The Delta DVP-50MC is a multi-axis motion controller developed by Delta on EtherCAT technology. It follows the standard motion-control instruction libraries defined by international organisations, which shortens the learning curve for engineers who already know that style of programming. The controller can manage up to 32 real axes through its EtherCAT port, and the unit shown on the product page carries the label DVP50MC11T.

Compared with the slim DVP-SV3, DVP-SX3 and DVP-SE2 PLCs, the DVP-50MC is built for coordinated movement rather than general discrete control. Seven Star LLC supplies the DVP-50MC in Oman and the GCC as an independent supplier in Muscat.

Reading the model name

DVP is the family, 50MC the EtherCAT motion controller, and the 11T suffix on the labelled unit is a Delta model code. The product page does not break the suffix down, so confirm the exact ordering code for your project before ordering.

DVP-50MC technical specifications

Parameter Specification
Manufacturer / part number Delta / DVP-50MC (unit pictured labelled DVP50MC11T)
Motion bus EtherCAT, up to 32 real axes; virtual axes 1 to 32
Processor 1 GHz floating-point; LREAL (double precision) supported
Synchronisation 32 axes in 1 ms
Memory Program capacity 20 MB; data capacity 20 MB
Motion instructions Speed, torque, homing, position; electronic gear, E-Cam, rotary cut; G-code and group axes with 8-axis linear, arc and helical interpolation; Jerk and BufferMode
Fast I/O 16 high-speed inputs, 8 high-speed outputs
Encoder interfaces 2 incremental encoder, 1 SSI absolute encoder
Communication 1 EtherCAT, 1 CANopen (host or slave), 1 Ethernet, 1 RS-232, 1 RS-485, 1 SD card slot
Extension Left: up to 8 DVP-S series modules (master/slave communication, analog); right: DVP-S series modules, 240 inputs + 240 outputs, 8 special modules

How the DVP-50MC controls motion

A real axis is a drive reached over EtherCAT; a virtual axis is a calculated master that other axes can follow; an encoder axis reads position from an external encoder. This lets the program build a leader and follower arrangement, such as an electronic cam driven by a virtual master, without depending on a physical drive.

Single-axis instructions move one axis by speed, torque, homing or position. Application instructions then combine axes: electronic gear links a follower to a master at a ratio, E-Cam follows a profile table, rotary cut matches a blade to web speed, and the G-code engine interpolates along lines, arcs and helices for up to 8 axes. Jerk limiting smooths acceleration, and BufferMode lets the next command queue behind the current one.

The 20 MB program and 20 MB data areas leave room for long cam tables, recipe sets and G-code programs. The floating-point processor with double-precision LREAL support suits calculations such as gear ratios and path geometry where rounding error would otherwise build up over long travel.

Fitting the DVP-50MC into a system

The EtherCAT port connects servo drives and other EtherCAT nodes. The CANopen port can work as host or slave for other equipment, the Ethernet port connects to HMI or supervisory systems, and the serial ports support legacy devices. DVP-S series modules plug in on both sides for added I/O, analog and communication functions.

The sibling DVP-15MC keeps the same instruction set but moves the motion network to CANopen. For simpler pulse-output machines, the DVP-SE2 supports four 100 kHz pulse axes without a motion controller. Make sure the drives you plan to connect have EtherCAT support and a compatible device description.

Think about the whole chain: controller, EtherCAT drives, motors, encoders and cables should all be specified together, and the cycle time of the machine should be checked against the 1 ms synchronisation figure.

Selection checklist for the DVP-50MC

  • Axis count: real, virtual and encoder axes, against the 32-axis limit.
  • Update time: confirm that 1 ms synchronisation meets the machine cycle.
  • Drive type: EtherCAT servo drives and their device description files.
  • Motion functions: gear, cam, rotary cut or G-code interpolation (8 axes).
  • Feedback: incremental encoders (2) or an SSI absolute encoder (1).
  • Expansion: DVP-S modules needed on each side.
  • Program size: 20 MB program and 20 MB data memory.

Installation, commissioning and spares for the DVP-50MC

Mount in a clean cabinet with room for cable bend radius on the EtherCAT and encoder cables. Keep encoder cables apart from power cables and use shielded, correctly grounded cable. Commission one axis at a time: confirm direction, scaling, homing and limits before enabling gear or cam relations between axes.

Keep a backup of the project and the cam tables on the SD card. For machines where downtime is costly, stock a spare controller of the identical model code, and record the EtherCAT topology so a replacement can be configured quickly.

Typical DVP-50MC applications in Oman and the GCC

The manufacturer names high-speed cutting machines, digital board cutting machines and CNC lathes. In the region, similar coordinated-motion needs occur in packaging and converting lines, sheet and board cutting, textile and label machinery, and fabrication equipment built by OEMs. Panels in hot, dusty workshops should be ventilated or cooled with filtered air.

DVP-50MC compared with the DVP-15MC

Controller Key points
DVP-50MC EtherCAT; up to 32 real axes; 32 axes in 1 ms; 1 Ethernet port
DVP-15MC CANopen motion port; up to 32 axes; 4 axes in 2 ms or 8 axes in 4 ms; 2 Ethernet ports

Information to send with a DVP-50MC RFQ

  • Exact model code from the nameplate or drawing.
  • Number and type of axes, with drive make and model.
  • Encoder types and fast I/O needs.
  • Required extension modules.
  • Machine cycle time and delivery location.

Documents and quotation

We do not hold a direct datasheet link for the DVP-50MC on this page. Send the part number and we will confirm available documents.

Include the axis list and quantity and we will reply with availability from Muscat.

Other Models in the Delta Dvp Mc Range

Seven Star LLC supplies models from the Delta Dvp Mc range in Oman and the GCC. Compare the related models below and request a quote for the one that matches your application.

ModelCategory
Delta DVP-50MC EtherCAT Multi-Axis Motion ControllerPLC & I/O CardsYou are viewing this model
Delta DVP-15MC CANopen Multi-Axis Motion ControllerPLC & I/O CardsView details
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About brand

Delta Electronics is a Taiwanese maker of power and automation products, founded in April 1971 by Bruce Cheng with 15 employees in a small factory in Sinjhuang, Taipei County. Its first products were TV deflection coils and electronic components; it later became a leading maker of switching power supplies and added drives, PLCs and HMIs for industrial automation. Delta is headquartered in Neihu, Taipei, and listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange.

Seven Star LLC lists the Delta DVP04AD-S2 analog input module and the ESR-48/30D rectifier module, and sources Delta PLC modules and power parts for panel builders and maintenance teams in Oman and the GCC.

Delta company profile

Founded April 1971, Sinjhuang, Taipei County, Taiwan
Founder Bruce C.H. Cheng
First products TV deflection coils and electronic components
Headquarters Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan
Listing Taiwan Stock Exchange (2308)
Product families DVP and AS series PLCs, C2000 Plus, CP2000, CH2000, MH300 and ME300 AC motor drives, REG2000 regenerative units, DIN Pro and DIN Eco DIN-rail power supplies, HMIs and servo systems

Milestones

  • 1971: Bruce Cheng founds Delta with 15 employees.
  • 1975: Delta is reorganised as a company limited by shares.
  • 2021: Delta marks 50 years.

Delta PLC families and the DVP slim line

Delta's controller program runs from the DVP series through the modular AS series to the AH series. Inside the DVP series, the slim CPUs (among them DVP-SS2, SA2, SX2, SV2 and SE) take slim expansion modules on their right side. The DVP04AD-S2 is one of these: a four-channel analog input module for voltage or current signals, which the CPU reads with FROM and TO instructions.

Delta products we list

Family Examples
AC Drives C2000 Plus High Performance Vector Contr…, CH2000 Heavy Duty Vector Control Drive f…, CP2000 Fan and Pump Vector Control Drive, ME300 Basic Compact AC Motor Drive, MH300 High Performance Compact Vector Co…, MS300 Standard Compact AC Motor Drive, REG2000 Power Regenerative Unit
PLC & I/O Cards AS Series Compact Modular Mid-Range PLC…, DVP Series Programmable Logic Controller…, DVP04AD-S2 DVP-S Series 4-Channel Analog…
Power Modules DIN Eco Series 3-Phase DIN Rail Power Su…, DIN Pro Series Single-Phase DIN Rail Pow…, ESR-48/30D Rectifier Module Power Supply

Ordering Delta parts: what we need

For PLC modules, send the complete type from the side label, including the suffix, and the CPU model it will join. For a rectifier module, send the type, the DC output voltage and current, the AC input, and the model of the power shelf or system it plugs into.

Facts checked against Delta's own 50th anniversary timeline (delta50.deltaww.com), October 2026.

FAQ

Questions about the Delta DVP-50MC EtherCAT Multi-Axis Motion Controller

Answers from our engineering team on installation, compatibility and integration.

01How many axes can the DVP-50MC control?
Up to 32 real axes through the EtherCAT port. Virtual axes are numbered 1 to 32 and may not reuse a real axis number. Encoder axes are also supported.
02How fast is axis synchronisation on the DVP-50MC?
The page states a synchronisation time of 32 axes in 1 ms. The processor is a 1 GHz floating-point unit with LREAL double-precision support.
03Which motion functions are built in to the DVP-50MC?
Single-axis speed, torque, homing and position instructions, plus electronic gear, E-Cam, rotary cut and G-code with 8-axis linear, arc and helical interpolation. Jerk and BufferMode are supported.
04What interfaces does the DVP-50MC provide?
One EtherCAT port, one CANopen port, one Ethernet port, an SD card slot, one RS-232 and one RS-485 port, 2 incremental encoder interfaces, 1 SSI absolute encoder interface and 16 high-speed inputs with 8 high-speed outputs.
05What is the difference between the DVP-50MC and DVP-15MC?
The DVP-50MC runs its motion network on EtherCAT with 32-axis, 1 ms synchronisation. The DVP-15MC uses a CANopen motion port with 4 axes in 2 ms or 8 axes in 4 ms.